For Immediate Release – April 17, 2012 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort is pleased to invite the local community and guests to join them on Earth Day, Sunday April 22, 2012 as they raise awareness about the environment.   Join the Beach Club Resort’s “Green Team” as they kickoff Earth Day with a 1 kilometer clean up of the beach and surrounding property from 1:00-3:00pm. 

 Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide. More than 6 million Canadians join 1 billion people in over 170 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues.

 Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager for The Beach Club Resort, states “We are thrilled to take part in this worldwide effort to raise awareness of the importance of our environment at a local level. At The Beach Club Resort we believe that our corporate responsibility goes beyond our property’s borders. The Beach Club Resort endeavors to co-operate with our community and suppliers to develop our business in a sustainable manner. Every effort is made to conserve resources throughout our operation”.

 The Beach Club Resort honored with the top ranking of 5 Green Keys by Green Key Global, is defined as a hotel that exemplifies the highest standards of environmental and social responsibility throughout all areas of operation. The hotel employs cutting edge technologies, policies, and programs which set the international standard for sustainable hotel operations.

 The Beach Club Resort’s environmental policy states that, as a business in a prominent position to affect the environment on Vancouver Island, our objective is to sustain the environment while supporting the development of tourism programs and services that preserve social, economic, environmental and cultural integrity.

 Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – October 31, 2011 – Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort is proud to announce that Chelsea Cummings has been named Tourism Vancouver Island’s Tourism Employee of the Year for 2011. Cummings accepted the award on September 21, 2011 at their 48th Annual Conference and AGM before an illustrious crowd of her peers from the Island’s tourism industry.

Cummings exemplifies all the qualities that say “I care about your needs” to each and every guest at the Resort. She works extremely hard and goes above and beyond at every opportunity to ensure the guest’s experience at The Beach Club Resort is pleasant, stress free and memorable, resulting in repeat business for The Beach Club Resort.

Cummings started at The Beach Club Resort as a Reservationist in 2008 and was part of the opening team during the Resort’s launch. Her work ethic immediately stood out and she was soon promoted to Reservations Supervisor. She continued to excel in service and sales and was promoted to the Sales and Catering team in 2009. She recently advanced to the roll of Assistant Operations Manager assisting the General Manager with the day to day operations as well as the owner’s liaison within the property.

Cummings’ supervisors and managers proudly recognize her valuable contributions to the Resort’s success throughout 2010. Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager, says “Chelsea is an exceptional employee – if you ask for something, it gets done, period. She creates a great guest experience from the moment they call the Resort to the end of their visit.” Karen Snider-Poole, Director of Rooms says “Chelsea always has a smile for everyone and takes the extra time with guests to make sure that they have the best stay possible.”

The Beach Club Resort is thrilled to have such an exceptional and committed employee representing the Resort, one that provides customer service that makes a lasting impression on its guests. Chelsea is the kind of employee that would help make any business a success!

The Beach Club Resort is the highest rated Green Key (5 Green Keys) and Canada Select (4½ Stars) luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – October 31, 2011 – Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key (5 Green Keys) and Canada Select (4½ Stars) luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is pleased to announce that Wendy Sears has joined The Beach Club Resort team as the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Wendy’s experience spans over 25 years in the hospitality and tourism industry, working as an independent industry consultant as well as working for properties such as Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Whistler and Vancouver, The Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel and a number of Vancouver Island destination Resorts.

“Wendy’s wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry will be extremely valuable to us as we move forward into 2012,” remarks Shawna Broekhuizen, the Resorts General Manager.  “Wendy has strong community ties and knows the challenges that come with marketing a destination such as ours.  We welcome her expertise.”

Locally Wendy is an avid supporter of the Oceanside community, working with the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce and the Oceanside Tourism Association.

The Sales department at the Resort also wishes to welcome Michael Gilmore as their new Sales Manager and Angela Cummings as Sales & Catering Manager.  Michael and Angela look forward to working with the local community as well as bringing new group business to the Oceanside area.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – June 30, 2011 – Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key (5 Green Keys) and Canada Select (4½ Stars) luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is excited about the success of the General Manager, Shawna Broekhuizen’s trip to China this past May.

Shawna Broekhuizen’s 10 day business trip designed for the Canadian business leaders to visit China to explore the business environment by interacting with the local business entrepreneurs in the major cities. Highlights of the trip included business relationship building opportunities in Beijing, Lang’fang, Xi An, and Shanghai. Broekhuizen, along with the other VIEA members met with entrepreneurs, visiting economic development zones and the Zhang Jiang Hi-tech Park, as well as local investment firms and government officials. Broekhuizen was able to secure a number of qualified group leads including a number of organizations already traveling to British Columbia to visit the Oceanside Region and stay at The Beach Club Resort post their conferences in Vancouver and Victoria. Broekhuizen also meet with the General Manager, Alex Hou of the Chinese International Travel Services Ltd. who had recently returned from a Canada wide tour with Fairmount and is very interested in exploring Vancouver Island. Broekhuizen’s opportunities also included meeting with the General Manager, Promotions Manager, and Director of Tourism from the Shaanxi Friendship Int’l Travel Services Co. Ltd. which resulted in two articles being published in the China World Travelers Magazine covering Vancouver Island.

After arriving home, Broekhuizen’s meet with the CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI), Dave Petryk, to being planning a Familiarization Tour (FAM) of Vancouver Island in partnership with TVI and Tourism British Columbia and the Canadian Tourism Commission. Broekhuizen is please to lead the introduction of Vancouver Island to some of the affluent traveler in China and share her contacts and knowledge with her industry partners. Securing both a FAM tour and significant group and leisure business to Vancouver Island is confirmation of the success Broekhuizen had in China. Broekhuizen has also worked with key contacts in both China and Canada to secure a work visa for one of the interpreters on her trip. The Beach Club Resort is excited to welcome the expertise and diverse knowledge and offer interim placement for the Chinese interpreter, Kong Xianyun, who will be arriving in Canada in November. Kong Xianyun will assist in preparing the staff at the resort for the arrival of the FAM tour.

The Beach Club Resort is proud to support Shawna Broekhuizen as she continues to develop awareness of the China inbound travel market to her colleagues as well as familiarizing the China traveler to Vancouver Island.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – April 25, 2011 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key (5 Green Keys) and Canada Select (41/2 Stars) luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is the proud to announce that the General Manager, Shawna Broekhuizen, will be heading to China in May with fellow Vancouver Island Economic Alliance members.

Shawna Broekhuizen along with VIEA members and colleagues from Canada Asia Business Network will be attending one of the biggest Chinese business fairs in China- CHINA (LANGFANG) INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC & TRADE FAIR. The Canadian Asia Business Network is collaborating with C.T.S. (China Travel Service) to make the arrangements for VIEA members to travel to Lang’fang city in May 2011. This 14 day business trip designed for the Canadian business leaders to visit China for two purposes. The first purpose is to experience China, a beautiful country with its long and fascinating history. The second purpose is to explore the business environment by interacting with the local business entrepreneurs in the major cities. Highlights of the trip include business relationship building opportunities in Beijing, Lang’fang, Xi An, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. Members will be meeting entrepreneurs, visiting economic development zones and the Zhang Jiang Hi-tech Park, as well as meeting local investment firms and government officials.

‘China has the largest population in the world and they continue to gain strength economically’ stated Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager for The Beach Club Resort, ‘There will be many opportunities to introduce our region and explore new opportunities at the business fair which will have long term benefits for the Oceanside Area’.

The Beach Club Resort is proud to support Shawna Broekhuizen as she travels to China to explore the many business opportunities in China, while she promotes the Oceanside Area with other VIEA Members. In addition, Dave Willie from Black and White Party Rentals is among the additional Oceanside VIEA members who will be joining Shawna on this trip!

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – March 26, 2010 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the newest luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members to complement their Food and Beverage Team at the Pacific Prime Steak and Chop Restaurant.

Michael Sproul moved from rural Ontario to Vancouver Island in search of new culinary experiences and the opportunity to explore the Island’s many outdoor activities.  Sean brings to The Beach Club a passion for fresh, seasonal, local ingredients and is excited to join the team as their new Head Chef.

Re-locating from the lower mainland, Brian Dodd joins the culinary team as their new Food and Beverage Director.  Brian brings over 35 years experience in the hospitality and service industry, with expertise in all areas of hotel, food service, catering management and gaming operations.

The Beach Club Resort is thrilled to have these two gentlemen join the team.

While you are out strolling on the oceanfront boardwalk, pop in to say hi to Sean and Brian, and let them tell you about their plans for our amazing outdoor patio in the upcoming months.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – March 15, 2011 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key (5 Green Keys) and Canada Select (41/2 Stars) luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is the proud recipient of the Above & Beyond Award at the annual Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) Ace Awards. The Above & Beyond Award reflects The Beach Club Resort’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and the local community.

The CSAE ACE Awards stands for the “Association Cornerstone of Excellence.” These annual awards are open to both executive and business members across British Columbia. This award presented to organizations and executives that have demonstrated efforts and achievements above and beyond the normal course of business. This award recognizes a business or association in British Columbia that has demonstrated leadership and exceptional service to the community by seizing an opportunity and show how far a member of CSAE would go to exceed expectations. ‘We are honored to receive this important award and recognition for our initiatives to eco-sustainable operations’ stated Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager for The Beach Club Resort, ‘our staff has worked very hard to improve our environmental practices and this award reflects their commitment to demonstrate the value of eco-sustainable tourism’.

The Beach Club Resort has successfully undertaken several initiatives to reduce their impact on the environment and the local area. Due to this effort, the resort was awarded a 5 Green Key Eco-Rating status and was also awarded the 2010 TAVI Award for Eco-Sustainable Tourism and the Going Green award at the 11th Annual Vancouver Island Business Awards. Over the past year, The Beach Club Resort has changed to more Eco-friendly suppliers and partnered with organizations like Clean the World Soap Recycling Program. Further, their partnership with Tork has specifically reduced their environmental impact by 55 trees, 22 thousand gallons of water, 13 thousand kilowatts of energy and 9.7 cubic yards of landfill. The Beach Club Resort supports local events such as the annual Earth Day celebration, and has introduced the Foot Prints Environmental Sustainability Pledge which educates and informs guests about ways they can participate in energy and water conservation as well as how to protect the ocean and wildlife on Parksville Beach.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – January 31, 2011 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key and Canada Select luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is the proud recipient of the Going Green Award at the 11th Annual Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards. The Going Green award is a reflection of The Beach Club Resort’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and the local community.

For the past 11 years the Vancouver Island Business Excellence Awards recognizes stakeholders who have significantly impacted the business community on Vancouver Island and celebrates their success. The Going Green Award is one of 17 awards presented to organizations that have demonstrated great efforts and achievements in the business community. This award recognizes a business in the Vancouver Island Region that has set out to minimize their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, respect local natural environments and benefit local communities in a way that serves as an example to all businesses in the Vancouver Island region.

‘We are honored to receive this important award and recognition for our environmental initiatives’ stated Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager for The Beach Club Resort, ‘our staff has worked very hard to improve our environmental practices and this award reflects their commitment to working with our community to demonstrate the value of Eco-sustainable Tourism’.

The Beach Club Resort has successfully undertaken several initiatives to reduce their impact on the environment and the local area. Due to this effort, the resort was awarded a 5 Green Key Eco-Rating status and was also awarded the 2010 TAVI Award for Eco-Sustainable Tourism.  Over the past year, The Beach Club Resort has changed to more Eco-friendly suppliers and partnered with organizations like Clean the World soap recycling program. Further, their partnership with Tork has specifically reduced their environmental impact by 55 trees, 22 thousand gallons of water, 13 thousand kilowatts of energy and 9.7 cubic yards of landfill. The Beach Club Resort supports local events such as the annual Earth Day celebration, and has introduced the Foot Prints environmental sustainability pledge which educates and informs guests about ways they can participate in energy and water conservation as well as how to protect the ocean and wildlife on Parksville Beach.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – November 1, 2010 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the premier luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is proud to announce a new complimentary shuttle service and free overnight parking for Patrons of Pacific Steak & Chop restaurant. The shuttle service is being offered in support of the new impaired driving laws in British Columbia. The Beach Club Resort’s goal of the new shuttle service is to make a direct contribution to improving road safety within the Oceanside Area by providing patrons with a safe alternative to driving.

The complimentary shuttle service and free parking is now being offered to all Patrons of Pacific Prime Steak & Chop restaurant. The shuttle service will provide pick-up and drop off service to Patrons who would like to enjoy wine and libations with their meal at the restaurant. Patrons from the Oceanside area can book the shuttle for pickup when they make their reservation at the Pacific Prime Steak & Chop restaurant or they can park their car for free in our underground parking lot and get a ride home with the shuttle service after dining. Shuttle service outside the Oceanside area is available for drop-off, but must be pre-booked when Patrons make their reservation at the Pacific Prime Steak & Chop Restaurant. The shuttle service will serve the Oceanside area with the goal of helping to make our community’s road safer.

“We absolutely do not advise our guests to drink and drive! We encourage our guests to enjoy the full dining experience with libations safely. We feel it is our responsibility to provide our guests with a safe alternative to driving and the new shuttle service will encourage our guests to do so whilst keeping our resort and restaurant a prime destination.” Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager of the Beach Club Resort.

For more information or to book our complimentary shuttle service please contact Pacific Prime Steak & Chop restaurant at: 250-947-2109

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103

For Immediate Release – September 10, 2010 - Parksville, British Columbia

The Beach Club Resort, the highest rated Green Key and Canada Select luxury resort hotel in the Oceanside area, is the proud recipient of an award for Tourism Sustainability from the Tourism Association of Vancouver Island. The Tourism Sustainability award is a reflection of The Beach Club Resorts ongoing commitment to their local community and the environment.

Each year, Tourism Vancouver Island recognizes stakeholders who have significantly impacted the Tourism industry in various ways. The Tourism Sustainability award is one of six awards presented to organizations that have demonstrated great efforts and achievements in the Tourism industry. This award recognizes a business in the Vancouver Island Region that has set out to minimize their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, respect local cultures and benefit local communities in a way that serves as an example to the industry.

‘We are ecstatic to receive this important and meaningful recognition’ stated Shawna Broekhuizen, General Manager for The Beach Club Resort, ‘our staff has worked very hard to improve our environmental practices and are committed to working with our community to demonstrate the value of Eco-sustainable Tourism’.

The Beach Club Resort has successfully undertaken several initiatives over the past 12 months to reduce their impact on the environment and the local area. Due to this effort, the resort was awarded a 5 Green Key Eco-Rating status, the highest rating a hotel can achieve and was the second hotel to achieve this rating in BC. Among the initiatives that The Beach Club Resort has implemented over the past year, is changing suppliers to more Eco-friendly businesses, partnering with Clean the World on a soap recycling program, participation in local events such as the annual Earth Day celebration, and introducing the Foot Prints environmental sustainability pledge in order to educate and inform guests about ways they can participate in energy and water conservation as well as how to protect the ocean and wildlife on Parksville Beach.

Media Contact:

Shawna Broekhuizen,
General Manager
The Beach Club Resort, Parksville, BC
www.beachclubbc.com
Phone: 250-947-2103